1986 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, both 1986 Chevrolet Sprint and 1986 Citroen Visa were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Visa (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Sprint | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Sprint | Visa |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |